Memphis Football Team History
Memphis Tigers
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
Founded: 1912 Stadium: Liberty Bowl Capacity: 62,380 Colors: Reflex Blue & Medium Gray Coach: Ralph Hatley Conference: Independent-
1951 Season Highlights
Ralph Hatley enters his 5th season as Head Coach at Memphis.
1951 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Fri., Sep. 21 vs.
Mississippi
0
32
L
Sat., Oct. 6 vs.
Louisiana Tech
26
14
W
Sat., Oct. 20 @ Louisiana Lafayette
41
7
W
Sat., Oct. 27 vs.
Western Kentucky
38
0
W
Sat., Nov. 3 vs. East Central (OK)
61
0
W
Sat., Nov. 10 vs.
Mississippi State
20
27
L
Sat., Nov. 17 vs. Tennessee-Chattanooga
13
0
W
Sat., Nov. 24 @
Vanderbilt
7
13
L
1951 Season Totals
Record 5-3
Points Scored 206
Scoring Average 25.8
Points Allowed 93
Defense Average 11.6
Opponents Record 24-23
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 4-2
Away Record 1-1
1951 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1951 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1951 All Independent Conference Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Coming Someday
Some records may be incomplete.
Great Moments in College Football History
The forward pass first appeared in college football in 1906. It was introduced in an attempt to increase scoring and reduce injuries.